Cheating on the liver shrinking diet

 I have done quite well,although i wasnt on a clear liquid diet.  I could have one can of 98% fat free cream soup.  I have lost just over 20 lbs with 5 days to go to surgery.  Keep the faith, you can do it.

Hi my name is Debra, and i also have to be on a liguid diet for 10 days,my first 3 days i thought i was going to die. but the one thing i like about it is my husband is on the diet with me, cause he don't won't me to have to cook,so i won't be tempted,i haven' cheated yet!!! i'am having a hard time with drinking the Baratric protein shake, does it get any easier? i feel like i'am going to through up ever time i drink it.i have tried every flavor on the shelf.any suggestion?also can you tell me the right food to eat after the liquid diet is over?

No matter what your surgeon told you, it takes about six MONTHS to actually shrink your liver. The 2-4 week pre-op diet CANNOT DO THIS. Mostly, what WLS surgeons really want you to do is to to reduce the amount of glycogen in your liver---which makes it less 'slippery', and therefore easier to work with.

 

The 'very best' pre--op diet?  Lots and LOTS of protein, and as few carbs as possible.

My name is Sarah I am day 5 of my liver shrinking diet and I need some advise, I cheated three times on the diet , I had a bowl of chili ,one day , second day a small smore , and the third day a small popcorn and a small smore and a candy bar .  I am freaking out now because my surgery is NOV.28th like three weeks and two days away ... Can anyone give me some advise .

 

why cheat ? it has taken me personally to get to the point where i know that this is the only permanent answer to a life time of struggle. i am doing the liver diet at the moment and it is very hard. Especially with having to carry on cooking 4 the family. But i made this choice for my health. I hope your surgery went well. All of you out there waiting surgery good luck especially with the pre op diet.

I'm on day 4 of my liquid pre-op diet. I can have sugar free carnation instant breakfast mixed with water three to 4 times a day, and two sugar free popcycles. I'M STARVING ! I just ate a piece of bologna out of desperation. I am so hungry. I'm not allowed anything solid aside from the two popsicles. I don't know how people do this ! If I so succumb to cheating, what is the best thing to cheat with. No carbs or sugar ?? Any suggestions ?

I don't know if you've heard this before, the reason for the low carbs is to get rid of some of the glycerin in your liver which makes it slippery. That being said, just 2 or 3 days beforeif you do just liquid diet, it should get rid of most of the glycerin. You might shrink your liver a little bit during a low carb,actually I'm sure you would, but if you messed up once or twice just try to mess up good. Baked chicken vegetables. And you said you chewed really good so you probably didn't overeat. I think that's the point. Our surgeons know we are we gonna mess up. Just get back on the bandwagon. Its the same as telling an alcoholic not to drink but they live in a bar.we live around food everyday And we are food addicts.this is the reason we're getting surgery. But it is important 3 days before to be very good.I'm 4 days in and  cheated once. just do your best to make sure its not a big cheat. Good idea, before you cheat make yourself drink a big protein shake. It might get rid of a temptation for you. Also make sure you have all the food you need like SF jello sugar, free popsicles, caffeinated tea and coffee, egg whites (this is a very good food if your going to cheat) but don't beat up on yourself there's no point.cinnamon you'll be changing my life for the better! Smile

I just found out that I will have surgery on Wednesday and today is Monday.  Will my lever shrink before the surgery.  I have been readying all these post and I am kind of scared.  I have a high protein and low varb diet but I just ate a sandwich.

Ok I found this site because I was going NUTS! I am day 4 pre surg diet- of 12, I have been doing soooo great but dang; the reason for the surgery is eating out ofcontrol, I havebeen *training myself* for months_I about totoally stopped drinking; reduced my carbs, and cut back all around tighter wk by wk! From 282 a few months ago 268 not alot bit a grt mind start, I lost it. today. had the medditerain chicken at 99 ate slow chewed it to mush and enjoyed every bite, pls give me the strength to stay w this. And I am allowed 2oz meat and a cup of vegg. Still yikes. Ty for listening I feel bette4